Get ready to stomp your feet and sing your heart out, New Zealand—folk-rock darlings The Lumineers are bringing their soul-stirring vibes to Auckland! In a surprise drop today, February 24, 2025, the Grammy-nominated band announced they’re adding a much-anticipated stop in the City of Sails to their Automatic World Tour 2025, and they’re not coming alone—Brit crooner Tom Odell’s tagging along as special guest. Kiwi fans are already calling it the concert event of the year, and the countdown to ticket madness has officially begun!
The news broke this morning via the band’s X account, with a simple yet electrifying teaser: “Auckland, we’re coming for you—2025 just got a little brighter!” Set to hit Spark Arena in late 2025—exact dates are still under wraps but promised soon—the show marks The Lumineers’ first headlining gig in New Zealand since their 2017 tour left fans hoarse from belting out “Ho Hey.” And with their latest album, Automatic, dropping soulful anthems like wildfire, this Asia-Pacific leg is shaping up to be a folk-pop dream come true.
Frontman Wesley Schultz couldn’t hide his excitement in a quick chat with a Kiwi radio station today. “New Zealand’s got this energy we’ve missed,” he said, his voice crackling with that signature Lumineers warmth. “Auckland’s going to be special—Tom Odell on stage with us? It’s a vibe!” Odell, the “Another Love” heartbreaker, is set to open the night with his piano-driven melancholy, setting the stage for The Lumineers’ foot-stomping, banjo-plucking magic. “Two acts, one night, all feels—count me in!” tweeted an Auckland fan, summing up the hype.
The Automatic World Tour has been a global juggernaut since its kickoff announcement, weaving through North America and Europe with sold-out crowds and rave reviews. But the Asia-Pacific addition—spanning Auckland, Tokyo, and beyond—feels like a love letter to fans Down Under. “We’ve been begging for this since Cleopatra,” said Sarah, a Wellington-based superfan who’s already plotting her road trip north. “The Lumineers in Auckland with Tom Odell? I’m sobbing into my flat white!”
Local promoters are pulling out all the stops, hinting at a night of rustic charm meets stadium spectacle. Think fairy lights, acoustic singalongs, and maybe even a surprise duet—Schultz and Odell have been known to jam together backstage. “It’s going to be intimate yet massive,” teased an insider at Spark Arena. “Tickets drop next week, and they’ll vanish faster than a pavlova at a potluck!” Pre-sale details hit inboxes tomorrow, February 25, and word is VIP packages might include a meet-and-greet with the band—cue the Kiwi screams.
For The Lumineers, this tour is a victory lap after Automatic topped charts with its raw, reflective tracks—think “Brightside” energy dialed up to eleven. Pair that with Odell’s emotive ballads, and Auckland’s in for a rollercoaster of highs and lows. “I’ve got my denim jacket ready and my voice prepped for ‘Ophelia,’” laughed Jake, a uni student camping out early for front-row bragging rights. Social media’s buzzing with #LumineersNZ, as fans swap setlist predictions and dream up Kiwi-inspired encore covers (a “Six60” collab, perhaps?).
As the Asia-Pacific sun sets on 2025, Auckland’s about to glow a little brighter. The Lumineers and Tom Odell are ready to turn Spark Arena into a folk-rock haven—bring your mates, your tears, and your loudest cheers, because this is one night New Zealand won’t forget!